The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 20,400
€ 23,100
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 8.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.9
69.1
77
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
175.6
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.11 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
62 mpg
62 mpg
highway
78 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
971 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
65.8 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
